Politics Briefing: Explosions heard across Doha, sirens sound in Bahrain as Iran strikes Gulf neighbours Strategic angle: Iran intensifies aerial campaign against Gulf states, causing alarm in Qatar and Bahrain. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Money Briefing: Oil Settles Off Highs As G7 Discusses Tapping Reserves Strategic angle: Oil prices retreat as G7 nations consider releasing reserves. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Politics Briefing: FBI Eyes Arizona Senate Audit of 2020 Maricopa County Election Results Strategic angle: Republican claims FBI has obtained crucial election records amid ongoing disputes over the 2020 election. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: Ultrafast Light Pulses Make Molecules Rotate on Quantum Materials Strategic angle: Researchers from Germany, Japan, and India have discovered a method to induce molecular rotation on a flat surface using ultrafast light pulses. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Politics Briefing: ‘We thought we were doomed’: Canadian fishers in dramatic rescue after ice shelf floats away Strategic angle: Anglers describe harrowing phone calls to loved ones once ice detached from shores of Georgian Bay in Ontario. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Sports Briefing: Sources: Bucs adding RB Gainwell, LB Anzalone Strategic angle: The Buccaneers have reached two-year deals with ex-Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell and former Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone, sources told ESPN. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Sports Briefing: Jets overhaul D, add LB Davis, two pass rushers Strategic angle: The New York Jets struck early and often in free agency, reaching agreements with linebacker Demario Davis and edge players Joseph Ossai and Kingsley Enagbare. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Sports Briefing: Source: Etienne to Saints on 4-year, $52M deal Strategic angle: The Saints have reached a four-year, $52M deal with ex-Jaguars RB Travis Etienne Jr. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Tech Briefing: Bluesky CEO Jay Graber is stepping down Strategic angle: The CEO of Bluesky, Jay Graber, announces her resignation amidst ongoing developments in the tech landscape. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Politics Macron announces ‘purely defensive’ mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz President Emmanuel Macron outlines France's initiative to ensure safe passage through the strategic waterway. Editorial Staff Mar 9